NCAA Tournament: If the Gophers play with joy, the Sweet 16 is within reach
By Dane Mizutani
Published on March 21, 2026.
The Gophers women's basketball team narrowly beat Green Bay 75-58 in the NCAA Tournament. Despite trailing 49-45, Amaya Battle kept the mood light on the bench and managed to bring the team's best out of others. The team's victory was attributed to a 14-0 run that completely turned the game around. Despite the tension, Battle remained upbeat and helped revitalize their team's performance. The Gophers will now face No. 5 seed Ole Miss in the Round of 32.
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